BEDFORD PARK, Australia, May 18 -- Flinders University posted the following news: * * * Ageing well in a digital world * As Australia and the world face rapidly ageing populations, technology is increasingly promoted as the answer to helping older people live safely, independently and well - but experts warn that innovation alone is not enough. Without careful design, strong ethical safeguards and genuine involvement from older people themselves, technology risks missing the very people it  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 (TNSjou) -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following statement on May 18, 2026: * * * Study Traces How Stress Hormones Disrupt the Gut -- Points to New Target for Treating IBS We've all experienced it: stress affects every system in the body, including -- sometimes especially including -- the gut. The stomach tightens. Digestion slows. Processes that usually run quietly in the background begin clamoring for attention. For some people, these sympt  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 18 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026: Pomp and circumstance aplenty as URI celebrates achievements of 4,000-plus graduates * KINGSTON, R.I. - May 18, 2026 - Standing center stage in a packed Ryan Center, Marc Randolph drew on lessons from high school baseball and co-founding Netflix to deliver one clear message to University of Rhode Island graduates: success isn't about perfect plans-it's about showing up, adapti  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 19 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 18, 2026: * * * EU Overhauls AI Act Just Before Key Deadline: What Should Businesses Do With The Extra Time? With a critical compliance deadline just months away, European Union lawmakers and member states reached a provisional agreement on 7 May to significantly overhaul the EU AI Act, changes that promise relief for the business community. The revisions will push back enforcement of high-risk AI rul  more

BIRMINGHAM, England, May 18 -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: * * * Hope can inspire climate creativity for action according to new study * A new study has shown that messages of hope can be effective in promoting creative problem-solving around sustainability. Experts from the University of Nottingham's School of Psychology developed a new measure of climate creativity that indicates that positive emotions have a different effect to negative emotions in pr  more

ITHACA, New York, May 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Immersive training to help prepare NYS for natural disaster * On May 28, various locations on Cornell's campus will be transformed by natural disaster, in a three-day, immersive simulation that will put students and community members in the role of emergency responders. "Because people working in this space wear so many hats, they may be thrown into these situations," said Danielle Eiseman, associate director o  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Kudos: Faculty and staff achievements, May 2026 * It's time to celebrate Jayhawk colleagues' achievements: KU News Service accepted submissions and combed websites, social media and newsletters for recent external honors and awards for current faculty and staff at the Lawrence, Edwards and Medical Center campuses and affiliates. Have something to share? Submit by June 20 for the next edition. Self-nomi  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, May 19 -- Lehigh University issued the following news: * * * Former Congressman Charlie Dent M'93 Tells Graduates 'You Can and You Will Make a Difference' Dent delivered the address at the 2026 Graduate Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony during Lehigh's 158th Spring Commencement Weekend. * Charles W. Dent M'93, vice president of the Aspen Institute and executive director of the Congressional Program, told graduates during Lehigh's 2026 Graduate Commencement a  more

ROLLA, Missouri, May 18 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Missouri governor to host artificial intelligence and data center forum at Missouri S&T * Gov. Mike Kehoe convenes state leaders, industry experts and researchers to chart Missouri's technological future As the national conversation on artificial intelligence and data centers continues to impact communities in Missouri, Gov. Mike Kehoe is bringing together state leaders, industry expe  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 18 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Neag School Researchers Honored with AERA Awards * Three Neag School of Education faculty received awards at this year's American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles. Kathleen Lynch is the Out-of-School Time Special Interest Group Scholar Award winner, while Kylie Anglin and Alexandra Freidus were recognized as outstanding reviewers for two AERA-affiliated journals.  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 18 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * School of Social Work Faculty Honored for Teaching Innovation * Social work asks people to stay present in the most complex and challenging moments. That requires more than knowledge or technical skill-it calls for the capacity to stay grounded, connected, and responsive in the face of pain, conflict, and uncertainty. At the UConn School of Social Work, Associate Professor Caitlin Elsaesser helps st  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Maxwell's Katherine McDonald Honored by National Disability Organization The public health professor and University's associate vice president for research has been recognized by the nation's leading organization in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. * Katherine McDonald, professor of public health in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and associate vice president for   more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 18 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Trustees Approve New Faculty and Academic Programs, Celebrate Graduates * by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations The Cedarville University Board of Trustees met Friday, May 1, approving 14 new faculty appointments, adopting updated curriculum offerings designed to meet workforce demands and conferring 1,167 degrees at commencement. Cedarville's 130th commencement took place Saturday,   more

KENT, Ohio, May 18 -- Wright State University posted the following news: * * * Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness * The 2026 Heartland College Learning Center Association Conference will give Wright State a chance to spotlight how its Academic Success Centers take a holistic approach to student success. Wright State University will convene learning center professionals from across the Midwest this week to share strategies fo  more